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Write Here, Write Now: My Single Friend by Caitlin Fladager
From Write Here, Write Now: A Vocal Podcast, My Single Friend by Caitlin Fladager. How do you keep that 'first date' feeling alive after 12 years of marriage? What happens when you start to yearn for your single days? In the inaugural episode of Write Here, Write Now, host Erica Wagner sits down with Caitlin Fladager, TikToker extraordinaire, passionate advocate for mental health—and a wife and mother. They cover everything from first date to first child to how her family is today.
Write Here, Write Now: A Vocal PodcastPublished 2 years ago in ResourcesCapital Punishment versus Life Imprisonment
Gandhi once said, “an eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind” (Dogra, 2019) and others like Martin Luther King and the Bible have reiterated this, however society today lives without the ladder. Revenge has always been apart of society including in constitutions. Capital punishment also known as the death penalty is an extremely controversial issue reflecting that society may never let go of the revenge mind set. Capital punishment may not be the justice that victims are searching for, life in prison without the possibility of parole (LWOP) is effective of taking away the perpetrator’s life and freedoms. Capital punishment is also an immense financial burden in comparison to LWOP as well as the moral burden of the death penalty. Capital Punishment and a life sentence are both taking away a life, however a life sentence is morally superior and easier to accept in society.
Brynn PearsonPublished 2 years ago in Criminal5 Reasons Why Men Should Invest in Their Skincare Routine
Long gone are the days when men should only use a bar of soap and a few splashes of water to cleanse and nourish their skin and face and get away with having baby smooth, clear skin forever. That may have worked during puberty and early adulthood but as a man matures his skin does too and his skincare routine should evolve and improve. Not sure why this matters? Here are 5 reasons why men should invest in their skincare:
Kim JosephPublished 2 years ago in BlushThe Problem With Having Too Many Friends
Back when you were in high school, having lots of friends meant you were cool. Now you're grown up, everyone wonders what's wrong with you.
Ellen "Jelly" McRaePublished 2 years ago in HumansMaybe I am The Scarlet Witch
Maybe I am The Scarlet Witch. Unaware that I’ve created a false reality, but not false enough to mean that it doesn’t exist - that the people inside aren’t real.
Melynda KlocPublished 2 years ago in Poets- Runner-Up in The Runaway Train Challenge
Fate Train
Sarah smelt ammonia. The putrid aroma tickled her nose as she jostled her body onto its opposite side, frustrated that the harsh smell was disturbing her sleep. This blissful nap was the best rest she’d had in months, years even. Facing a different direction, the smell abated and slowly she was rocked into another REM cycle. The inertia of back and forth was constant beneath her. The movement was so soothing, it was an invitation into total relaxation. Sarah wasn’t ready to wake up. The last few weeks had been nothing short of exhausting.
Dana StewartPublished 2 years ago in Fiction Why Superheroes vs. Superheroes Works in Comics and Not in Film
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Captain America: Civil War, and Injustice.
Jessica FreebornPublished 2 years ago in GeeksI Felt Something Cold and Squishy Stuck to My Butt Cheek in Bed
I spend a lot of time in bed during the course of a normal day. For starters, I’m in it for 7–8 hours each evening while sleeping. Then, I sit on it for much of the day doing my writing with my laptop and my comfy little lap table. My daughter just got me that for Father’s Day and it’s a game changer. It has a little beanbag padding on the underside of it. Stellar Father’s Day gift for a writer.
Jason ProvencioPublished 2 years ago in ConfessionsThe Jump
I’ve been on a journey; I’ve lived out a story. I’ve experienced the waves and had the craze. I feel the crash and maybe it’s brash, but I know it’s all gotta mean something to someone.
Juliette IvyPublished 2 years ago in PoetsSally & The Rose
There exists a place in my soul, a place in my life that I’ve almost blocked out, and hardly speak of anymore, “Sally & The Rose.”
Joseph DudnikPublished 2 years ago in PrideI Wish I Wanted to Work a 9–5 Traditional Job
I used to think that entrepreneurship was more manageable than working a 9–5, or in my case, a 7 am -7 pm job. Right, you see it all over Instagram, Youtube, and blogs.
sara burdickPublished 2 years ago in ConfessionsTaking a Step in Knowing the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Towards the end of April, in the year 2019, I learned a lot about myself. I learned more than I thought I would, learned about my mind and why the things I thought happened the way they did. I came to understand why I was so different from the kids I grew up with, why I always felt strange and alien even as I pretended I was "just like every other girl."
Brittany MillerPublished 2 years ago in Psyche1983
The year is 1983, and I am going to turn thirteen in November. It's the third of June. I have already seen Return of the Jedi five times. I am proud of this fact, at this critical time in my life, as it is currently three more times than my best friend, Kale. His name is actually Justin, but like me, his folks are Portuguese, and it seems like every meal is kale this, kale that. So, I just call him Kale, “Kale of the Kale Family, The family who eats kale.” He doesn’t seem to mind being called “Kale,” and I let him call me “Flinch,” somehow that describes my nervous, distracted nature better than “John.” Life is simple. School and friends and movies and video games. Speaking of games, Kale and I are supposed to be going to see War Games tonight.
H.G. SilviaPublished 2 years ago in FictionWhere I Used to Vacation Has Become My Hometown: Pensacola, Florida
For more than twenty years, I’ve been in and out of the Florida Panhandle. From New Orleans to Panama City, I’ve lived in all of the cities along the Gulf Coast at one time or another. However, I keep coming back to Pensacola, Florida.
Crystal A. WolfePublished 2 years ago in WanderWoman Adjacent
Pride month is over, but the journey of one’s identity is never-ending, and despite coming out a few years ago, my journey continues.
Sarah RhodenPublished 2 years ago in PrideFive Superheroines Worthy of their Own Movie
Superhero movies are a staple for Hollywood big blockbusters now. But after over a decade, it is only now female heroes are finally getting their own spotlight films. Wonder Woman was the first and now has two films, Captain Marvel shortly followed with her sequel on its way and Black Widow's film was released during the Covid pandemic. Each film has been praised and criticised for various reasons, but they do bring a powerful message about equality and encourage young female fans to the genre.
Craig ArnottPublished 2 years ago in GeeksWhat’s Your Smile Hiding?
Twelve years ago, my kids and I attended a birthday party for one of my son’s classmates. It was held on the family’s farm, in the shearing shed. Kids were running around screaming and having fun. It was a simple spring day: nothing exceptional, nothing to keep this event fresh in my mind.
Kelly SibleyPublished 2 years ago in HumansMaybe this will be life in 500 years
The year is 1987 and NASA launches the last of America’s deep space probes. In a freak mishap Ranger 3 and its pilot Captain William “Buck” Rogers are blown out of their trajectory into an orbit that freezes his life support systems and returns Buck Rogers to Earth 500 years later.
76-Million-Year-Old Gorgosaurus to Be Auctioned for the First Time
A skeleton of the T. rex relative Gorgosaurus will be on sale in a Sotheby’s private auction later this month in New York. The specimen is expected to be sold for $5 million to $8 million.
Amy ChristiePublished 2 years ago in FuturismTen Alternative Roxy Music Songs For Your Pleasure
Introduction A recent Top Story on the most popular Roxy Music songs caused a discussion about the songs that were missed. I and the fans agreed that “Mother of Pearl” is the greatest Roxy Music song.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 years ago in Beat